2023 Map of Bay Shore East

About this map

Fire Island National Seashore defines the southern reach of this coastal landscape, protecting a string of seaside communities including Ocean Beach, Saltaire, and Point o'Woods. This barrier island is separated from the mainland by the Great South Bay, where navigators use the West Channel and Dickerson Channel to reach the shore. On the Long Island mainland, the settlements of Bay Shore, East Islip, and Bohemia show a dense suburban pattern typical of the modern era, yet they remain anchored by traditional landmarks like Saint Patricks Cem and Oakwood Cem. Significant conservation areas, including Heckscher State Park and the Seatuck National Wildlife Refuge, preserve the natural shoreline along Great Cove and the mouth of the Connetquot River. The geography highlights the complex relationship between residential growth and the tidal environment of the Atlantic coast.